Street Legal Kawasaki Ninja H2 Introduced‏

THE WAIT IS OVER!: Kawasaki has finally unveiled the H2, the street-oriented version of the 300 hp, track-only H2R model introduced at INTERMOT in early October.

Featuring over 200 hp and powered by a supercharged 998 cc inline four, the bike is a true collaboration of many facets of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, pulling from not just the motorcycle division but also the Gas Turbine & Machinery Company, Aerospace Company and Corporate Technology Division.

Experience unforgettable supercharged street performance with the 2015 Kawasaki Ninja H2 motorcycle. The world's only supercharged production hypersport streetbike features numerous innovations and industry-firsts from across Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (KHI), complemented by only the highest quality components. The result is an awe-inspiring work of mechanical art, Built Beyond Belief.

The world's only supercharged production streetbike engine creates unprecedented power for remarkable acceleration. The heavy growl of the boosted liter-class engine is a sound the streets won't soon forget.

• Chosen for its high-rpm performance, the centrifugal-type supercharger is incredibly efficient at compressing air (at up to 2.4x atmospheric pressure) while minimizing the amount of heat created.

• As a result of the supercharger's efficiency, no large, heavy intercooler was required to cool the compressed air.

• The supercharger was designed to match the all-new engine, allowing high-efficiency operation over a wider range of conditions than could be provided by any other typical automotive supercharger.

• The all-new 998 cc engine was painstakingly crafted to accommodate the extreme air pressure created by a supercharger.

• Cast (rather than forged) through a unique process, the pistons of the Ninja H2 are lightweight—yet strong—and able to withstand extremely high temperatures.

• The precision-honed combustion chamber is complemented by a flat piston crown—inspired by technology from KHI's Gas Turbine & Machinery company—that helps prevent engine knock. The massive power of the supercharged engine necessitates a multitude of high-performance components to ensure an unforgettably effortless, yet forceful experience.

• Commonly found in high-performance racing machines, the dog-ring transmission allows for effortless, short shifts.

• Rather than shifting gears into place, the gears in this configuration stay in place, with the lightweight dog rings moving to engage the gears.

• For the first time ever on asphalt, The KYB AOS-II (Air-Oil-Separate) cartridge fork is used for providing silky-smooth initial action complemented by strong damping linkage that offers excellent feedback to the rider.

• The front fork is fully adjustable for compression and rebound damping, as well as preload.

• The fully adjustable KYB shock offers incredible performance, due in part to Uni-Trak®

• Launch Control Mode allows the rider to launch from a stop with the throttle held wide open.

Hints of unmistakable lime green paint trace along the aerospace bodywork and across the remarkable trellis frame, marking the flow of air as it's cut by the meticulously engineered lines of the Ninja H2.

• Designed by KHI's Aerospace Company, the mirror stays feature airfoil cross-sections with Gurney flaps that contribute to downforce generation.

• A chin spoiler on the upper cowl is also function disguised in form, further contributing to downforce generation.

• Made from high-tensile steel, the trellis frame balances stiffness and flexibility for top performance at higher speeds.

• The open design allows for much better heat dissipation—an essential consideration for such a powerful engine.

• Developed by KHI, the mirror coated black paint of the tank, fairing, and seat is the first-ever on a mass-production automobile or motorcycle.

• The multi-layer composite paint includes a layer of pure silver formed by a chemical reaction, creating the mirrored effect.

• Each layer of paint is carefully attended to by highly-skilled Kawasaki craftsmen

• In the shade, the dark base coat shows through the silver for a deep, 3D appearance. In the sun, the silver creates a brilliant metallic effect.

• Reserved only for models of historical significance, the iconic Kawasaki River Mark is featured prominently on the front cowl.

• The River Mark dates back over a century to the earliest days of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., and was used on select motorcycle models in the 1960s.